In Brief: Copy of 'Dream Dog' to give away

June 12, 2014 08:02 AM

June 12, 2014 08:02 AM

Thanks to everyone who entered the book drawing for "How to Make Frozen Yogurt," by Nicole Weston. The winner is Pat Mifsud. Thanks, also, to entrants in the drawing for "Go Green! A Family Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle." The winner is Katie Mitchell.

We have a copy of "Dream Dog," by Lou Berger and David Catrow, to give away. The hardback picture book, about a little boy who wants a dog, is intended for children ages 4 to 8.

To enter the drawing, send a postcard to Jennie Geisler, Erie Times-News, 205 W. 12th St., Erie, PA 16534; or send an e-mail to jennie.geisler@timesnews.com no later than Tuesday. Include your name, mailing address and the name of the book.

WHO'S TWEETING NOW?

Classes have been dismissed, but summer is a great time to encourage children to keep learning. Just a simple walk outside yields opportunities to observe natural wonders just about everywhere you look.

If your child is curious about all that twittering and tweeting -- in the trees, that is -- we found a few websites where you can learn more about bird sounds, among other things. Look for the "Bird Call Challenge" at www.enature.com, where you can also listen to recordings of bird songs.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, at www.birds.cornell.edu, has lots of information on birds, including a unique, visual way to learn about various bird songs in an online activity titled "Bird Song Hero."